Lake Clear Wabblers and Gang Trolls

Lake Clear Wabblers have been angler favourites since 1920. To be able to claim the title of being the original and still most popular lure in this spoon style nearly 100 years later is saying something. The classic shape of the original Lake Clear Wabblers have often been copied but never duplicated.The genuine silver and 24 carat gold finishes found on; Williams, Mooselook and Savant manufactured by Brecks are now the standard on Lake Clear. Nothing reflects light like precious metals. Current holder of the New York state record speckled trout at 6.03 lbs. taken at Silver Lake NY in 2013. It is fitting that the lake Clear Wabbler developed in New York State holds the state record.Tight lines!Enjoy your time on the water and please practice a selective harvest to ensure a future fishery for all.

The original classic

The Lake Clear Wabbler is almost 100 years old. Many others have imitated it but never duplicated the effectiveness of the original. It was so effective that it became a lure style of its own with similar lures offered by numerous manufacturers, including Williams with the Flasher series. It remains the original and maintains its place as the angler favourite for trout.The original Wabbler was cut out of a headlight bezel with a pair of tin snips in 1920 by Mr. H. Robare, a French Canadian fishing guide at Clear Lake in the Adirondacks of upstate New York. He was looking to improve his odds and that he did. News of his success soon got around and Mr. Robare started making more of these lures and christened them “The Lake Clear Wabbler™”.

Mr. Arthur Freer of Gilbertsville NY acquired the lake Clear Wabbler business on December 16, 1957. Mr. freer had been an outdoor products salesman in the region and knew of the reputation of the Lake Clear Wabbler. He maintained the business until in 1985 he sold the business to Mr. Thomas Delaney Sr.. Thomas sr. expanded the selection and added painted colour finishes and new items to the selection, growing the business. In 1998 his son Thomas Delaney acquired it from his father. Thomas jr. also expanded the selection adding glow finishes. In February 2014 Brecks acquired the business. The equipment, dies and all assets of the company were transported to our facilities where we also manufacture Williams, Mooselook and Savant lures. Our claim to fame is the quality genuine silver and 24 Carat gold finishes found on the original Williams lures. Brecks established its own state of the art plating facility following the acquisition of the Williams brand in 1989. These finishes are now found on our other brands as well, including Lake Clear.Nothing reflects any and all available light like silver. A chrome or nickel finish often referred to as “silver” reflects a gray cast in as little depth as a few feet. Visibility compared to genuine silver in low light conditions is literally night and day. Gold has much better reflective qualities than brass often referred to as “gold”. Our finishes are protected by an outer plated coat called “electroclear” on our silver, ½ & ½ and copper lures which is baked in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. This process renders the lures virtually tarnish proof and will not yellow with age.Do our finishes cost a bit more. Yes they do. Are they a better lure, we believe so and know they are that much more effective. Are you worth it? We think so. Lures built by anglers for anglers. Lures that have always been proudly made in North America!

Products

LCW, the original Lake Clear Wabbler

The original design Wabbler at 3-1/8”length x 1-1/2” width, weighing 1/3 oz. The larger wide bodied shape of the LCW1 offers plenty of flash and a wide side to side movement which imparts a darting motion to the trailing bait or fly. Most effective trolled slowly and a perennial trout favourite, followed by a 12 to 24 inch leader and baited hook or fly.Offered in a variety of colour choices. The original metallic silver, copper and gold finishes in mirror or Nuwrinkle “hammered” which effectively doubles the surface area of the lure, are very popular. Proven single and multi colour patterns (Blue, Orange, Chartreuse, Red…) can be very effective on different days and under different water or light conditions. The newer Glow finishes have also proven themselves, especially in low light conditions or at dawn and dusk.

LCWD, the same size as LCW1, twice the weight

For years we have been asked for a heavier version of the Lake Clear®. The new DEEP™ series is just that. Stamped in the same proven shape and design as the original LCW1, the new LCWD DEEP™ is more than twice the weight of the original at 3/5 of an ounce vs 1/3 ounce. The design of the spoon works best at slow trolling speeds, the light weight of the original LCW1 allows for very slow trolling speeds even in shallow water. The new DEEP™ works equally well at slow speeds but will gain depth due to its weight. It also allows for a slightly faster trolling speed in shallower water due to the added weight.

Gang Troll

Lake Clear small gang trolls are a good option when more is better. By that we mean when you want get their attention with plenty of flash and vibration. Incorporating the fluted G.M. Skinner blades with red attractor beads.12 inches in length and sporting 3 blades each, the front blade is larger than the trailing Back 2. Lake Clear gang trolls are offered in 2 sizes; the larger LC544 combination of a #5 blade and 2 #4 blades and the slightly smaller LC422, a #4 and 2 x #2 blades. Fished in the same presentation as the Lake Clear Wabbler with a trailing bait or fly, the gang trolls emit flash and vibration 3 fold with 3 blades.

Store

We do not offer direct to angler sales of lures. Our method of distribution is through wholesalers who in turn supply our retail partners. Many of which also offer mail order to consumer.We will be offering a selection of promotional branded products in our multiple brands; Caps, patches, decals and sunglasses on a direct to consumer basis. The promotional store will be online for the fall season.

News

February 2014 - Brecks is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Thomas M. Delaney company of Gilbertsville NY, manufacturer of the Lake Clear Wabbler.The Lake Clear Wabbler originated in 1920 in Lake Clear Junction in the Adirondacks, hence the name. Mr. H. Robare, a French Canadianguide in the area fashioned the original “spoon” using a pair of tin snips and a car headlight bezel. The interior of the bezel was chromeand the exterior brass, the original finish of the Lake Clear Wabbler. Upon Mr. Robare’s death, his wife continued on with the companyafter marrying Mr. G.E. Billings. They did so for a number of years until Mr. Arthur T. Freer acquired the company in 1957 from their son.Mr. Thomas Delaney subsequently purchased the company in 1985 and managed it until February 2014.The Lake Clear Wabbler is the original spoon of this design. Copied by many but never duplicated, the lake Clear Wabbler is an easternfavourite for trout of all species. Especially sought after by anglers in; New England, the Adirondacks, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes,as well as trout anglers throughout North America. It has been in short supply as of late.We will maintain the proven shapes and styles of the existing series, stamping the lake clear in the original dies acquired fromThomas Delaney. We will improve upon them with our resources and facilities which now produce the Williams brand as well as theMooselook & Savant brands. Our trademark jewellery quality finishes of genuine silver and 24 carat gold will now be the standard onthe Lake Clear Wabbler. The new range will include the classic silver and copper finishes. Gold will replace brass and half and halffinishes previously of silver and brass will now be silver and gold. We will also apply our plated and baked on electro-clear finish whichdoes not yellow and protects our silver and copper finishes making them even salt water resistant. The selection will include paintedmulticolours and offer glow finishes.